“In the whole course of our work at the theatre we have been, I may say, drenched with advice by friendly people who for years gave us the reasons why we did not succeed... All their advice, or at least some of it, might have been good if we had wanted to make money, to make a common place of amusement.”
Quote by Lady Gregory
Work
The Collected Plays: The tragedies and tragic-comedies
This compilation includes a variety of dramatic works that blend elements of tragedy and comedy, showcasing the evolution and diversity of the playwright's or playwrights' styles and themes. more
Author
Lady Gregory
Lady Gregory, born on March 15, 1852, and died on May 22, 1932, was an Irish dramatist, poet, editor, and theater reformer. She is renowned for her contributions to Irish theater, particularly her collaboration with W.B. Yeats, and her role in establishing the Irish National Theatre School. more
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